Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov Republicans Confront the Epstein Files (ft. Rep. Don Bacon)
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Sep 5, 2025 
Rep. Don Bacon, a five-term Congressman from Nebraska with a rich background in the Air Force, discusses his departure from politics amid shifting Republican values. He candidly reflects on his opposition to Medicaid cuts while navigating a controversial budget reconciliation. The conversation dives into the implications of the Epstein files release, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the struggles faced by Midwestern soybean farmers. Bacon stresses the need for bipartisan cooperation and a renewed focus on moral clarity in U.S. foreign policy.
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House Pushes Broad Epstein Release
- Don Bacon says the House directed the Judiciary Committee to investigate and release all Epstein-related materials except victims' names.
- He views the rules vote as broader and preferable to the discharge petition for transparency.
Adversaries Align Against The U.S.
- Bacon sees Russia and China aligning temporarily because both oppose the U.S. and shared hostility drives cooperation.
- He argues we need moral clarity in condemning Russia's invasion and war crimes in Ukraine.
Pressure For Secondary Sanctions
- Bacon urges using secondary sanctions on Russia and says he'll support discharge petitions to pressure the president.
- He recommends pushing measures now even if the president might veto, to shape policy and signal resolve for Ukraine.